Instructions:
- 1Lie down on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
- 2Hold a weight or a weighted plate directly above your chest with both hands
- 3Lift your upper body towards your knees with a crunch, keeping your lower back grounded
- 4Hold for a moment at the top and then lower yourself back down
Tips:
- Keep your neck relaxed to avoid straining
- Make sure to breath out while crunching up and breath in while lowering down
- Don't rush the exercise, maintain a slow and controlled motion
- Try to focus on the contraction of your abdominal muscles